In the Asian trading session, the US Dollar managed to regain its status as a safe haven currency.
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Dollar Slide Continues after Trump Disappointment
Sentiment for the US Dollar continues to erode after the US President failed to provide market players with any kind of comfort or reassurance regarding the Coronavirus pandemic.
Oil Markets Fall as Trump Restricts Trips From Europe
Oil markets fell yesterday, as Brent oil futures went down by 3.84 percent and Western Texas Intermediate oil futures lost 4.02 percent.
Dow Closes in Bear Territory
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed into bear territory on Wednesday, which is defined as falling 20 percent below its most recent high.
BoE Surprises with 50 BP Rate Cut
An emergency interest rate cut from the Bank of England sent the Pound lower against the common currency Euro but maintained some traction versus the US Dollar.
Oil Prices Head Higher on U.S. Cut Hopes
Reports that U.S. oil producers are cutting output sent futures higher during Wednesday’s Asian trading session
US Government Discussing Stimulus Package
As the coronavirus epidemic continues spreading around the world, the United States government together with Congress negotiated a series of economic measures
Dollar Licks Wounds During Respite
After several days of heavy losses against safe haven currencies, the US Dollar finally steadied in London trading.
Oil Prices Bounce After Monday’s Slaughter
Oil prices plummeted around 24 percent on Monday, the worst daily decline since 1991.
ECB Meeting, Italy Quarantines Third of Population
On Saturday the Italian government decided to put the northern region of Lombardy and 14 provinces into quarantine in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus epidemic.